Physician Profile
Nora J. Bucher, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bucher
Based in Vancouver, WA, Nora J. Bucher, MD is listed in the NPI registry under hematology & oncology. Nora is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Nora cared for 1,257 Medicare patients across 16,147 services. The services billed most often include injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use), low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (360) 944-9889
- Email not available
Practice Locations
210 SE 136TH AVE
Vancouver, WA 98684
1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E218
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hematology and Oncology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Advanced Cancers
- Cancer That Has Spread
Blood & Lymph Disorders
- Enlarged spleen
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Blood Cancers
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Hemochromatosis
- High Platelet Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Platelets
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Thick Blood
- Unexplained Bruising
Blood disorders
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Hemolytic Anemia in Children
- Pre-Myeloma Protein In Blood
- Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
Bone & Soft Tissue Cancers
- Bone tumors
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
Digestive Cancers
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Stomach cancer
Endocrine Cancers
- Thyroid cancer
Endocrine tumors
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
Gastrointestinal cancer
- Anal cancer
- Appendix cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
General oncology
- Cancer of unknown primary
Genetic Blood Disorders
- Sickle cell disease
- Thalassemia
Gynecologic cancer
- Vulvar cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
Head & Neck Cancers
- Oral cancer
Head and neck cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
Neurologic Cancers
- Brain tumor
Oncologic emergencies
- High calcium from cancer
Ophthalmologic oncology
- Melanoma of the eye
Skin cancer
- Skin cancer
Skin Cancers
- Melanoma
Urologic Cancers
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Testicular cancer
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Blood transfusion
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
Biopsies & Diagnostics
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Lumbar puncture
- Lymph Node Biopsy
Blood disorder care
- Blood Exchange Transfusion
- Photopheresis
Cancer Therapies
- Hormone Therapy For Cancer
Cancer therapy
- Chemo allergy desensitization
- Oral chemotherapy management
- Radiation oncology consultation
- Spinal chemo injection
Cellular Therapies
- CAR-T Therapy
- Stem Cell Transplant
Consultations
- Cancer Survivorship Care Plan
- Clinical Trial Screening
- Second Opinion For Cancer
Diagnostic testing
- Circulating tumor cell test
Hematology Treatments
- Blood Clot Management
- Plasmapheresis
- PRP Injection
- Therapeutic Blood Draw
Imaging
- PET Scan
Infusions
- Clotting Factor Replacement
- Iron Infusion
- IV fluids
- IVIG Infusion
Interventional oncology
- Radiofrequency ablation
- TACE Chemoembolization
Supportive Cancer Care
- Bone Strengthening Injections For Cancer
- Pain Management For Cancer
- Red Blood Cell Booster Shot
- White Blood Cell Booster Injection
Supportive cancer care
- Cancer nutrition counseling
- Chemo brain treatment
- Cold cap therapy for hair loss
- Fertility Preservation for Teens Before Cancer Treatment
- Hyperbaric oxygen for radiation damage
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- Palliative cancer care
Surgical & Vascular Access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Draining lung fluid
- Paracentesis
- PICC line placement coordination
Testing & Genetics
- Cancer Genetic Testing
- Cancer Tumor Profiling
- Liquid Biopsy
Vascular access care
- Chemo port check
- Chemo Port Flush And Maintenance
- PICC line dressing change
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
16,147 services · 1,257 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
324 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96401 |
114 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
77 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96367 |
67 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
55 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
426 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg | Drug given | J2469 |
130 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg | Drug given | J3489 |
101 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) | Billing code | Q0138 |
10,200 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | Billing code | Q9967 |
2,480 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other cancer specialists at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other cancer specialists in Vancouver 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bucher?
Dr. Bucher is a cancer specialist in Vancouver, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Hematology & Oncology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bucher's address?
Dr. Bucher is listed at 210 Se 136Th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bucher?
The number on file is (360) 944-9889. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bucher's NPI number?
Dr. Bucher's National Provider Identifier is 1942416524. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Bucher train?
Dr. Bucher attended Other, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bucher been practicing?
Dr. Bucher has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bucher perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bucher performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle and administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bucher confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bucher. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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